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Brace yourself for a chilling journey through the eerie history of our haunted sites.

Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert knowledge of haunted history with masterful storytelling, this tour will take you to the city's most haunted sites. As you wander through the district, uncover chilling tales of the lost colony of Sir Walter Raleigh and the ghostly echoes of Civil War battles. Each stop on this mile-long journey is steeped in intrigue and mystery. Stand on haunted ground at iconic sites like the State Capitol, White-Holman House, Haywood Hall, and the Executive Mansion. Though we can’t enter private buildings, the stories shared will transport you back in time, immersing you in the spectral presence that lingers. This tour offers more than just a walk—it’s an engaging experience that will leave you captivated and spooked. Join us for an evening of ghostly exploration and discover why Raleigh is known as one of the South’s most haunted cities!

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

1 hourFree Cancellation

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Cruise through the heart of Raleigh on a plush motorized Rydable! In just one hour, you’ll see downtown’s highlights, hear fun stories about the city’s history and culture, and enjoy a ride that’s as entertaining as it is unforgettable. See the heart of Raleigh in style on this fun-filled 1-hour ride through the City of Oaks! Hop onto your plush, motorized Rydable scooter and cruise effortlessly past the city’s most iconic landmarks, lively districts, and hidden gems.

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour

Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.

Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Durham Ghost Walk

Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories, to tales of tragic accidents whose victims still haunt the site of their end, and murder victims who stubbornly cling to their possessions, Durham, NC, has a shadowy side to its history. Travel through the city with the assistance of a professional historian guide, while hearing about the city's creepiest folklore.

Durham Ghost Walk

1 hourFree Cancellation

Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours

Discover the charm of Raleigh, NC through a unique lens with our captivating Rickshaw tours. Lets us whisk you away on a delightful journey through the city's historic streets, lush parks and vibrant neighborhoods. Our knowledgeable guides will regale you with fascinating tales and insider insights, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike. Book your tour today and let us pedal you through the heart of NC's capital city!

Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Durham True Crime Tour

Durham True Crime Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour

See The historic sites and discover the story of this city. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It's hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories. Walk through the parks, the markets, the restaurants, the southern food joints, see the historical buildings and statues and streets and discover the past and present of Raleigh. Get to know the city in one hour. And find the best spot in town for southern cooking.

Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour

50 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

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Spirits and Spirits Haunted Cocktail Rydables Tour

Sip on hand-crafted cocktails as you roll through downtown Raleigh on your plush Rydable scooter. Between stops, hear eerie ghost stories and haunted legends that bring the city’s spooky past to life. Discover Raleigh’s haunted past in the most fun (and flavorful) way possible — with cocktails in hand and a Rydable beneath you! This one-of-a-kind experience blends the thrill of a ghost tour with the indulgence of a cocktail crawl. Climb aboard your oversized plush Rydable scooter and glide effortlessly through the glowing streets of downtown Raleigh. Between sips, your guide will lead you through eerie alleyways, historic landmarks, and haunted hotspots where restless souls are said to linger. Perfect for date nights, bachelorette parties, or anyone looking for a night of “boos and booze,” this tour is a spirited adventure you’ll never forget. Ride, sip, and spook your way through the City of Oaks in style!

Spirits and Spirits Haunted Cocktail Rydables Tour

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

Otherworldly slimy entities lurking in the sewers, the ghostly shaking sounds of a train crash, long-dead restauranteurs still guiding their business' direction long after their death, and much more. These creepy stories and others await you in the Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk, where we explore the facts and fiction behind some of Raleigh's creepiest folklore. This tour is hosted by a professional historian, who will guide you through the truth, lies, and strange space in between the two.

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

1 hourFree Cancellation

Private transportation

Private transportation

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History

Triangle Adventures is excited to announce in 2026 we have launched something new on our tours: AI-powered digital video! This will allow stories to be told from the perspective of the actual historical figure, creating a wildly immersive experience like nothing else out there. See, hear and feel their personal story in their own voice... It's like stepping into the past. Experience haunted spirits at Dorothea Dix Insane Asylum. See hands-on what makes Meredith College a ghostly hotspot. Talk to spirits with real witching rods... and lots more! Plus, enjoy the gorgeous e-bike ride on the smooth NC Greenway Trail and through NC State campus while learning fun, interesting history and legends about Raleigh. Are you brave enough to join us on this creepy, unique and memorable tour? Want to save money? Book directly on our website to save on fees.

Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Raleigh Rydes Capitol and Oakwood Rydables Tour

Go beyond the basics with 90 minutes of fun on your plush Rydable! Explore more of downtown Raleigh’s landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant districts while enjoying deeper stories and extra photo stops along the way. Take your Raleigh adventure to the next level with this extended 90-minute ride through the City of Oaks! With extra time to explore, you’ll roll deeper into Raleigh’s vibrant districts, uncover more historic landmarks, and stop for photo opportunities you won’t want to miss.

Raleigh Rydes Capitol and Oakwood Rydables Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour

Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour

Explore the history of Cary, one of North Carolina's most interesting municipalities. From its earliest foundation, Cary has been a center of innovation, featuring one of the earliest public schools in North Carolina, as well as serving as the home of one of North Carolina's most impactful inventors of agricultural machinery, to the foundation of North Carolina's oldest racially integrated social club. Experience this guided jaunt written by a local historian and hosted by an enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable guide. Some of the sites we will visit include the Page-Walker Hotel, Ashworth Drugs, the Ivey Ellington House, Pasmore House, Cary Arts Center, and more.

Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Here for a good time, not a long time

Triangle Adventures is excited to announce in 2026 we have launched something new on our tours: AI-powered digital video! This will allow stories to be told from the perspective of the actual historical figure, creating a wildly immersive experience like nothing else out there. See, hear and feel their personal story in their own voice... It's like stepping into the past. What's a Triangle Adventures tour like? Ride through town and on the smooth NC Greenway trail with fun and interesting stops along the way. Expect to learn about local heroes, NASCAR origins, moonshining, native tribes, Neuse River, milling towns, play alcohol trivia, and lots more! Plus, authentic street tacos and fresh-squeezed margaritas are included! ** Non-alcoholic and vegetarian substitutions available. ** Enjoy the outdoors, laugh and make memories! And don't worry about the pedaling, the e-bike does all the work for you! Want to save money? Book directly on our website to save on fees.

Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Margaritas, and History

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

Durham is a special site in the African American experience. The city served as a thriving hub of business and commerce, an economic refuge, and a symbol of progress. Visitors like W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington marveled at the city as a model for the black middle class, and it's no wonder why when you learn what Durham's African American population achieved: from the foundation of the largest black-owned company of the 20th Century to the formation of a brick-making juggernaut that physically built much of the city, and much, much more. Durham also hosts "Parrish Street", the best preserved "black business district" in the country, an attraction that leaves quite the impression. This tour is hosted by a local historian who wants to share his love of Durham's history with you. Travel between these sites and gain a new perspectives on the triumphs and challenges of Durham's history.

Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

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Trolley Pub Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh Pub Crawl

Chapel Hill LGBT History Tour

Chapel Hill: the "Gay Mecca of the South", achieved many firsts in its history. It featured the first gay student association in North Carolina, the first openly gay elected official in the South, the first pride parade in the South, the first gay bar in the South, and much, much more. This tour takes guests between the points of important LGBT history in Chapel Hill and shares this fascinating and trailblazing story.

Chapel Hill LGBT History Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Chapel Hill True Crime Walking Tour

Chapel Hill True Crime Walking Tour

Leonidas Lafayette Polk House Museum Tour

A reformer, educator, writer, and revolutionary: few people in American history can boast a legacy as multifaceted and impactful as Leonidas Lafayette Polk. Hailing from an important family in North Carolina, Polk served in the American Civil War and returned home to find North Carolina's farmers struggling under the burden of debt, poverty, and a lack of educational opportunities. Leonidas L. Polk dedicated his life to fiercely fighting for the rights and interests of North Carolina's farmers in any way he could. This included publishing newspapers for farmers, creating farmers' educational institutions, and pushing for a revolutionary new approach to politics. Polk would change the lives of farmers and the history of America forever. On this tour of his house in Raleigh, explore the history and impact of Col. Leonidas L. Polk in his house, built in 1891.

Leonidas Lafayette Polk House Museum Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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